Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/06

[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]

Subject: [Leica] Re: Whether to buy a seperate meter? - Thanks
From: "Roger Beamon" <roger@beamon.org>
Date: Mon, 6 Sep 1999 14:17:44 -0700

On 6 Sep 99, Roger Underwood wrote, at least in part:

> I shall probably get a separate meter eventually, but at the moment I'm
> not satisfied that I've developed sufficient expertise to get the most out
> of the one in my M6.  I'm going to work on this first, putting into effect
> the tips you've all passed on.  I've a feeling that if a buy a second
> meter now, there would be an irresistible temptation to use it to check
> every shot instead of saving it for the really difficult ones.  I'm amazed
> that I'm being so mature about this :O

Atta boy, Rog! That's exactly what to do. 

After a few months learning the use of the M6 meter, you'll know 
better just what you must have a separate for which will lead to a 
better meter selection. Unless your memory is better than mine 
(most everybody's is, however), take a notebook, tape recorder 
or Palm Pilot along and start making notes on what you metered, 
and how, for your shots. Cumbersome, but the beginning of really 
useful knowledge.

- --
Roger
mailto:roger@beamon.org

   Thought for the day:
        A Buddhist monk refused Novocaine
        when faced with root canal surgery.
        He wanted to transcend dental medication.